Chebyshevs
Chebyshevs is the plural form of the surname Chebyshev, derived from the Russian Чебышёв. In English-language mathematical literature the name is most often associated with Pafnuty Lvovich Chebyshev (1821–1894), a Russian mathematician whose work spanned probability, number theory, and analysis. The term Chebyshevs may be used to refer to multiple people bearing the surname, though Pafnuty Chebyshev is the best-known bearer.
Several mathematical constructs bear the Chebyshev name, reflecting his influence on the field. These include Chebyshev
Notable people with the surname Chebyshev:
- Pafnuty Lvovich Chebyshev (1821–1894), Russian mathematician active in probability, number theory, and analysis.
See also: Chebyshev polynomials; Chebyshev distance; Chebyshev’s inequality.